The Moon Seems to Change (Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science (Paperback))

Branley, Franklyn M.

ISBN 10: 0812458168 ISBN 13: 9780812458169

Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound, 1988

Synopsis

Because the moon revolves around Earth, it seems to grow and shrink. Children can read about the phenomena of the moon's phases and, in an experiment using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, can see why the moon looks different at different times of the month.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Can you see the moon?

Does it look like a big round ball? Or is it just a sliver of light in the sky? The moon seems to change. But it doesn't really. The moon revolves around the Earth. It takes about four weeks to make the journey, and as it travels round we can only see certain parts of it. Try the simple experiment described inside using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, and you'll understand why the moon seems to change.

About the Author:

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.

About this edition

• Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0812458168
• ISBN 13: 9780812458169
• Binding: Library Binding